BSNL, Army operationallse highest mobile tower in eastern Ladakh

Udhampur, June 26 : The highest mobile tower in Eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 16000 feet has been operationalised on Friday in a joint effort by the BSNL and the Indian Army.

The tower provides vital communication link to one of the remotest locations of Eastern Ladakh at Chongtash.

The mobile tower at Chongtash has been established with assistance from the Indian Armys Trishul Signallers in terms of transportation, setting up and rearward connectivity, read an official statement.

The Indian Army with this effort continues to contribute towards development of communication infrastructure for benefit of the local population of Ladakh. (IBNS)